BASIC 6
Basic 6® is the plain and simple fan for plain, simple air movement. If you’re on a modest budget, don’t need a 15-year warranty and don’t want the bells and whistles that make up the Powerfoil®8 and Powerfoil®X3.0, Basic 6 is the fan for you.
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Industrial-Grade Motor and Gearbox
Inline helical-cut gears for efficient, reliable and durable operation
Ball bearings designed to accommodate hanging and thrust loads of Basic 6
Double lip seals to prevent any potential oil leakage
Vented and lubricated for life with synthetic oil

Patented Airfoil System
Patented airfoil system includes six airfoils and winglets for maximum airflow and efficiency
Unique aerodynamic design enhances both energy efficiency and airflow by eliminating vortex formation at the airfoil tips
Cuffed winglet design eliminates wind noise
PF8 and Basic 6 Controller
VFD and Optional Wall Control
NEMA 4X-rated controller employs an easy-to-read LED display in a compact, wall-mounted package
EMI/RFI filter limits interference with other electronic equipment
Rotary switch disconnect for lock-out/tag-out requirements
Easy integration into building automation systems
Wall controller (shown) with on-board VFD allows floor level control of all fan functions and troubleshooting.

Hub System
Patent-pending system includes hub, airfoil retainers and hub clips that offer tough and reliable performance
Machine-cut precision components give uniform load distribution that promotes overall longevity and durability
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Fire Control Panel Integration
Standard, power-on shutdown fire relay included for seamless fire-control panel integration
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Control Options
Be the master of your domain. Basic 6™ has several control options available—check them out!
Easily control Basic 6 with the digital keypad, touch control and LED display of the wall controller.
Integrate Basic 6 into your facility’s fire suppression system and keep employees safer.
Add SmartSense™ to automatically adjust your fan’s speed based on temperature changes and seasonal conditions.
Use BAFWorks™3.0 to control multiple fans from a single easy-to-use touch display.
Integrate Basic 6 into your building automation system for automatic centralized control of all your building’s systems.
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Unrivaled Warranties
Enjoy your fan, worry-free, with a lifetime hub and airfoil warranty.
Guaranteed 3-year full coverage warranty. Years 4-12 are prorated.
Big Ass Solutions handles all warranties without redirecting you to component manufacturers. We make it, we sell it, we install it and we guarantee it.
See our Industrial Warranty Document for more information

SmartSense
SmartSense is an automated system with three user modes: Winter, Summer and Manual.

Winter Mode: Automatically adjusts speed to minimize temperature differential between the floor and ceiling
Summer Mode: Increases fan speed as the floor-level temperature rises
Manual Mode: Takes the system off autopilot and gives the user full control of fan operation
Factory Certified Installation
What You Get with Factory-Certified Installation
A dedicated Big Ass Fans project manager to handle your project start to finish and forever after
Assurance that your fan will be installed 100% correctly, by factory-trained and certified installers who know Big Ass Fans inside and out
Extended 3-year non-prorated warranty, or a 9-year prorated warranty
More time to run your business while we handle the install quickly, cleanly and efficiently